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Chats In The Great Hall-Redwall Log

This Log happen after this one

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Redwall Log
Oz-Papa Oz and caretaker of dibbuns at Redwall
Benar-Abbot of Redwall
Cynthia-singer and dancer
Xander-Leader of Mossflower Defenders
   

RW Abbey: Great Hall
The Great Hall of Redwall Abbey. Countless paw falls have echoed from these stones, and untold numbers of feasts and merry gatherings have been held here.  A table, not nearly so grand or large as its predecessors, but quite functional for mealtimes, rests near the center of the hall. Chairs exist here aplenty, and they are all of a matching set. High above, the stain glass windows give the Great Hall a beautiful appearance.  The glasswork is exceptionally done, crafted by a skilled artist.  The floor is clean and swept. A fire is kept burning in the fireplace at almost all times of the day and night, and there are several more comfortable chairs and cushions set up here, of varying sizes. One looks large enough to easily accommodate a badger.
 
The Tapestry hangs proud and tall, and while the rest of Redwall may still bear the scars of natural disaster, this most famous of Redwall's relics remains unharmed by beast, time, or the elements. The figure of Martin the Warrior seems to be watching over his own with an unchanging, kindly gaze.
 
Soft light is slowly beginning to filter in through the stained glass windows high above your head.

Cynthia enters the room humming a soft tune, she is in a good mood unlike the past couple weeks she has been back at the abbey. She is wearing a heart shaped locket around her neck as she does a spin once and smiles at a passing abbey novice.   

Benar is sitting in his chair by the tapestry reading through some papers spread out on the table before him, glasses perched on his snout. He looks up at the sound of humming and smiles as he spots the young mouse, "Cynthia dear good day"   

Cynthia smiles and walks over "Hello Abbot Benar, how are you today as so far it’s a very nice day and last night’s sunset was very nice"   

Benar asks, "I am doing fine thank you Cynthia, how are you finding life back in the abbey?"

Cynthia smiles "It’s good...at first I was unsure I would stay...as well last time I was here didn’t really leave on good terms"   

Benar says, "I know Cynthia, but I am glad you have decided to stay, this is and always will be your home for as long as you want it to be so"

Cynthia nods "I am glad and I am glad to be home. I have let others know I am back and...guess I was missed more than I thought" She then smiles as she looks at the locket around her neck. "I have some news but have not told anyone yet...even father, then was just last night...so"   

Benar smiles and sets down his pen, "Well you keep your news to yourself until you are ready to share it Cynthia, it sounds like it will be interesting news however."   

Cynthia smiles "Well....I can tell you as its news that involves you..well once a date is set.." She smiles and seems excited, happy "Last night me and Caleb was on the wall tops watching the sunset...and he asked me to marry him and I said yes. And...well would you like to do the honors and do the wedding  for us, not sure when though, but maybe soon"   

Benar smiles softly, "Of course Cynthia, I would love to do the honors and congratulations to you both. I am glad you have remained such fast friends"   

Cynthia nods "I...was worried at first we were not friends and at first avoided him upon my return back...I thought maybe he hated me as I hurt his feelings fairly back right before I left. But we have talked since been back and..well then last night" Another smile forms again.   

Benar says, "Well this time Cynthia I am sure you will do right by him and not make any more hasty decisions to vanish. You did have us all worried about you."

Cynthia says, "I am sorry on worrying any beast. I was on the western shore and..well ran into Xander and he talked me into coming back with him, also learned some news of some things that happen while I was away...some of it didn’t sound nice at all but I am glad all...well most beast are ok"

Benar says, "Yes we had... a very tumultuous time here but we got through it and survived and in the end that is the most important thing. The Abbey stands and peace has returned."

Cynthia says, "That is good, let’s hope peace stays. Is there a feast coming up as I heard the Spring one won't happen. I could maybe sing at the next feast I still sing as never stopped practicing and some say I even got better"   

Benar says, "I am hoping to host a Summer Feast soon, Spring didn't happen for a whole host of reasons. Like me being kidnapped and such. But the summer feast should be a good one"
   
Cynthia says, "Your need music and who knows...course it will need discussed, maybe a wedding...well maybe"   

Benar says, "Well I will be honored to officiate at your wedding whenever you set a date. And music is of course always welcome at a feast"

Cynthia smiles "Any idea when the Sumner feast is Abbot Benar and I be glad to sing or play the harp"   

Oz walks into the room from the entryway hearing part of the talking as he nods to the two beast as he gets closer "Greetings Benar...Cynthia"   

Benar says, "I do not have a date yet but should be able to put one together very soon Cynthia, we have a few options in mind but I need to talk to Lacota."
   
Cynthia nods, she smiles "Hello Papa Oz." She speaks to Benar again "Its ok and gives me time to think on a song and work on a dress, well I will need help with a dress but I know some beasts to help"   

Oz smiles "The Summer feast should be good this year."   

Benar asks, "Oh Oz good day to you, how are things going? Having a good day?" He then nods his head, "The feast should be good I am having Oswald's travelling show visit."

Cynthia smiles at this "It will be nice to see him again"   

Oz sits down before he speaks "Today has been well, the dibbuns rarely get in much trouble....though a day last week they had a pillow fight and tied Brother Ted to a chair, they also had all the sheets off the beds in the dibbun's room also, I do know a chair was over turned as I tripped over it and found out the rest...a lecture and a week of no desert followed, though may lift the no desert punishment a couple days early as they have been very good since then and cleaned up as had a couple beast make sure they did after the mess was made“

Benar says, "Well that all sounds like good healthy youthful hijinks to me Oz, I am sure that is good for them to play and let off some steam. Though maybe we should take them to the pond for a paddle soon?"

Cynthia says, "Guess too much energy"   

Oz hmms "Perhaps...will need to think on it"   

Cynthia says, "Maybe someone could get a log boat or two..could be fun and have some really good swimmers with them"   

Benar says, "Well I do not think we really want Dibbuns in log boats in the pond, that sounds like a recipe for disaster"
   
Oz says, "Yes...some time near the shore line is best. Maybe some sort of water games but dibbun friendly ones"   

Cynthia says, "ok...they could have non water games too like at the summer feast"   

Benar excuses himself as an abbey elder calls him to go to the entry.

Oz says, "Any games are fine, easy dibbun friendly ones and maybe some that’s a little harder your welcome to help with the dibbuns sometime if you would like Cynthia"
   
Cynthia answers "I could help sometime yeah, not really use to dibbuns much...maybe I could sing to them or do some sort of craft like drawing or finger painting"   

Oz smiles "Well maybe in time...some take a while to get use to them, others don't." He shrugged " When I first came to the abbey...I was a hermit, and oddly I was fine with a sudden group of 30 plus dibbuns around me, following me...but 2-3 other beasts was a no...I liked their company more at the time." He smiles" And well became the dibbun caretaker and been that for many seasons now.." He does add "Now I do admit...small crowds I do still avoid...Feasts are different but usually leave Sister Ginny in charge a little over half way and slip off to my room to rest"   

Cynthia listens "I think I heard why you were a hermit before cause of something that happen long time ago in snowy northlands before you even came this direction"   

Xander walks in slowly muttering to himself and sits down in a chair, not an annoyed mutter mainly one where you talk quietly to maybe work out something you’re thinking on.   

Oz says, "Yes..."He listens as Xander walks in and tilts his head "Greetings Xander, you doing ok this day?"

Cynthia doesn’t question the matter any further and waves to Xander before walking over to him “Hello, why are you mumbling for? Bad day?"   

Xander stops muttering when a couple talk to him and looks up sharply, "Oh..sorry just thinking sort of out loud. There is this...new member of my group and he asked me to maybe help his daughter who hasn’t spoken in a couple seasons and guess he figured she talk to me sooner...I don’t know."   

Oz listens as Xander speaks with Cynthia, for now he just listens.   

Cynthia hmms "New member....oh wait that blacksmith from Ferravale right or that’s where he will be heard bout the defenders saving his daughter and...." She frowns " How he was in here but some beast was nervous so he left, then I am not sure I be comfortable around a ...monitor either, but guess his daughter is ok then, whoever she is I just heard a little about it but everyone was saying it was strange some reason or someone thought she was a captive like...why if she was his daughter that’s sort of odd"   

Xander nods "That’s because....he adopted her when his tribe, that he left over disagreements and that’s his story to tell not mine....his tribe killed her dad and her mother...well died in childbirth and he sort of took her in and instead of leaving her somewhere he ...raised her as his own...he adopted her" He is quiet a while before he says more " Her name is Krisha...she’s a badger and he thinks I can help her as she never been any other badgers...like ever"   

Cynthia blinks "Wow....well he sounds like a good beast I mean he could of just as easily hurt her not raised her as his own and why hasn’t she spoke for the past two season?"   

Xander says, "Ferro isn’t sure..he just spoke of how his tribe caught up with him and...how he was hurt but she wasn’t. Some traveling healer aided them and how she had no injuries to make her not talk she...just hasn’t since then. And before you worry Ferro assured me no tribe beast is still around they were taken care of and it happen south of here where they use to live and now he is gonna be in Ferravale...guess Krisha too”

Oz speaks now " Maybe she just needs a friend...another badger to talk to her."   

Xander says, "I don’t know"   

Cynthia says, "Your good with talking to beasts and helping them, you helped me decide to come back home.....even if she doesn’t speak back it’s nice to listen to others also"   

Oz nods as he seems in deep thought "Yes...perhaps in time she will speak once more, don’t rush things such as this"   

Xander shrugs "I...guess this is different and I don’t think she will speak if she hasn’t for two seasons for whatever reason" He sighs...why did he say sure thing he would help.   

Cynthia shrugs "Never know maybe your be the one to help and could be a number of things...ask Ferro maybe more details?"   

Oz is quiet before responding "Maybe something to do with what ever happen that day...shock, fear some suppressed memory....just try talking to her, being a friend as sounds like she needs one"   

Benar walks back into the Great Hall from outside, the abbot pausing to shake out his habit, "Xander, well this little gathering just keeps on growing. Good day to you my young friend." He walks over to join the group and reclaims his chair with a sigh.   

Xander answers "I can try...I got her to smile once and when she was here the past couple days she seemed to...trust me more that any beast else and stayed by me till I got her back with Ferro...course I had to explain to some others why she seemed to trust Ferro when..well most likely wouldn’t at first glance seeing as he is a monitor"   

Cynthia waves to Benar.."Hello Xander was just talking about helping someone and is unsure how"   

Oz nods to Benar before speaking to Xander "Just be a friend to Krisha...maybe see if she can come to the abbey, I could even talk to her some."   

Benar asks, "Nothing wrong with Monitor lizards, my adopted son is a monitor lizard after all," He looks up at Xander, "And if your friend needs healing, of any sort even if it is just a safe place and warm company they are welcome here as is the monitor, what was their name? Ferro?"

Xander nods "Ferro is the monitor....he is a good beast and I trust him and I helped him and he and his daughter got separated....they had a camp by the river and she ended up in one of those sand bank areas where it suddenly gets deep and almost drowned and I saved her and got her here...." He stops before going on " Ferro couldn’t stay some were...scared of him a little and someone though she was a captive of his....if got sorted out, I think....it’s because she was adopted...she is a badger maid around my age..well little older. Her name is Krisha and he said she never been around other badgers till couple days ago cause her father died before she was born and her mother died when she was like a baby..Ferro adopted her and raised her as his own."   

Cynthia listens "I may of meet him...Zarok right?" She asks Benar
   

Oz nods "Yes Zarok..novice age now and most get along with him"   

Benar says, "Yes Zarok, he is a friendly monitor and a good beast, so please Xander, invite Ferro and his daughter to the abbey, they would both be most welcome here."

Xander says, "I could just not sure how I can help her....well talk again, she supposedly hasn’t for a couple seasons"   

Cynthia says, "Maybe he figured she speak faster to another badger"   

Oz says, "Still not something to rush, your figure it out your good at solving things and speaking with others it’s one reason why you’re a good leader for the Mossflower Defenders."   

Benar says, "Indeed, such injuries take time to heal, she will speak again when she is ready. All we can really do is surround her with peace and friendship,."

Xander nods slowly "I will try my best and yeah leader now still learning with that also.....unlike this sometimes one needs to make quick decions just glad this isn’t one.
   
Cynthia frowns "Quick decisions can be bad sometimes"   

Oz says, "Then try your best"   

Benar says, "Indeed you can only try your best Xander, make no rash decisions and take your time to decide"
   

Xander folds his paws in lap "Yes quick decions are usually not wise...think things out but at the time it saved a life." He takes a deep breath to explain clearly remembering that day He, Edson and Zolomon followed Quade and found his base, the two beasts sneaked in and Xander followed them quickly ready to drag them back out in order to form a better plan and come back later...it didn’t end up that way as he closes his eyes Zolomon and Edson's words still clear some vermin was gonna to behead the abbot, he speaks softly" I had a few seconds to decide...follow this wildcat down a hall, managed to knock them out when they got to the cell door and barely got out of there and to somewhere safe..." He opened his eyes " The wildcat was gonna behead Benar...like right then and there... there was no think on a plan if I stopped to think" He looked at Benar "You would of died that day and I would of never forgiven myself"

Cynthia takes this time to go to the library.

   
Oz listens as Xander speaks, he listens as Cynthia heads off to where ever. "I know Benar was found and saved, stayed in Ferravale a couple days but not clear details of all that happen...also that a couple beast were injured but recovered"   

Benar shakes his head and reaches out a paw  to touch Xander's arm, "There was a plan, there is always a plan. You may not have known what it is was. But Martin, the spirits of our ancestors, the badgers of old, they guided your paw  to victory that day."   

Xander looks quietly to Benar, he does let a tear escape and if able will go to hug Benar just being quiet a long while before he speaks again "Ha..had to of...most of rescue bit of blur...barely remember getting to Markalaway....yeah not best place to ..go" Yeah cause the place is creepy.   

Oz stays seated for now listening, if he is needed he can go over to them.   

Benar hugs Xander back and slowly stands up, tail swaying from side to side, "It is ok Xander, you are home, it is the past now and all the future is ahead of you now is grand."
   
Xander nods "Just glad you’re ok and....I may not be perfect but its ok...no one is perfect. I am leader of the Mossflower Defenders and yeah...still learning as I go but....I am doing fairly well.   

Oz stands up and sighs at his knee, he speaks "I need to get back with the dibbuns...talk later" He heads out of the room slowly.   

Benar says, "Indeed no one is perfect and as the leader of the Defenders you have a great purpose to help us all." He squeezes the badger's arm and stands up, "But for now I must get on with some abbey business but we can talk later."

Xander nods to Oz as he watches him head off, "I...should maybe check on Ferro and Krisha, Also I almost forgot I was having a new walking Staff made for Uncle Oz ....I will be back in the morning" He then heads off to do what he needs to do.

Last edited by oz (2017-06-05 06:37:36 PM)

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Oz-  Badger-young adult-Wanderer